JACKSON, Mississippi — Lemuria Books is the ideal store for those of you looking for that blissful moment of discovery. It’s not the easiest place to find, but once you get there you’ll realize that the exploration was worth every minute. Tucked away in a three-story shopping center off I-55, Lemuria is a hidden little gem for all the weary travelers scooting through town.

There are twists and turns aplenty inside these walls, each one presenting you a new pile of books to investigate. And if you tire of peering into shelves, Lemuria still has you covered. There are stacks overflowing onto the floor, displays sitting happily on most open services, and extras topping out all the way to the ceiling. This bookstore is all about function. It wants to give you books, and it wants you to have as many options as you could ever need.

It’s named after the mythical lost civilization of Lemuria. According to the legend, Lemurians were an advanced race with great knowledge and power, as well as the ability to communicate telepathically.

Bourbon neat is pretty popular. Either that or anything with Cathead Vodka, which was started by Austin Evans, our owner’s son, and is the first liquor distilled in Mississippi in over 100 years.

•What is the most visited area of the store?

I’d say the Southern Fiction section is most popular. There is a lot of interest in local authors in Jackson.

During the interview I saw Lucky wander into a small corner of the store. When I found him later, he was smiling next to a book about Liberace, claiming that he resembled the star. I wasn’t completely convinced, but I’ve learned in my first week that arguing with leprechauns is a bad idea.

Next stop: Octavia Books in New Orleans.

*Note: The Lucky Tour posts are not in real time. David and Lucky have returned from their travels with great tales and many, many books. Stay tuned for more road stories…